Lionel Messi found the net for Inter Miami, scoring his first goal since his father's passing, but the club was held to a 2-2 draw by Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. Messi's curling strike put Miami ahead, and he was involved in the opening goal. Despite his personal milestone, Miami's winless streak extended to four matches, leaving coach Guillermo Hoyos dissatisfied. The team also recently faced elimination from the Leagues Cup and a significant league defeat. Messi now sits second in the MLS Golden Boot race.

In another significant MLS encounter, Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty to secure a 2-1 victory for Chicago Fire over Orlando City, featuring Antoine Griezmann. Chicago's win marks their sixth consecutive across all competitions, elevating them to third in the Eastern Conference.